Today I present the recipe for Air Fryer Yogurt and Chocolate Chip Pound Cake, an easy dessert perfect for any occasion, from breakfast to dessert. The yogurt and chocolate chip pound cake is perfect for accompanying a cup of tea or coffee, but it can also be used as a base for a delicious snack. Try pairing it with fresh fruit or a scoop of ice cream! Each slice will be an explosion of softness, enriched by the crunchy contrast of chocolate chips.
For this recipe, I used plain yogurt, but you can choose fruit yogurt as I did with my Yogurt and Chocolate Chip Muffins… they will captivate you with their enveloping aroma, and every bite will be a treat for the palate. Also excellent in the savory version Savory Pound Cake in Air Fryer perfect for a buffet.
Let’s get started on preparing this delicious yogurt and chocolate chip pound cake in the air fryer….
At the bottom of the recipe, you will also find instructions for baking in the oven.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: for a pound cake mold 9.8 x 4.1 inches
- Cooking methods: Air frying, Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 125 g plain natural yogurt (whole)
- 190 g sugar
- 240 g all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 4 tablespoons sunflower oil
- 1 packet baking powder
- 1 grated lemon zest (organic)
- 60 g dark chocolate chips (optional)
- to taste powdered sugar (for finishing)
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Tools
- 1 Pound cake mold 23 x 10.5 cm
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Electric whisk
- 1 Air fryer
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Steps
In a bowl, combine the yogurt and eggs, and mix them with the electric whisk
Continue mixing while gradually adding the sugar
Once the sugar is well incorporated, add the oil and grated lemon zest
Now add the sifted flour and baking powder
Continue whisking until the mixture is smooth and lump-free
Add the chocolate chips, keeping some aside to add on top
Butter and flour the pound cake mold, shaking off any excess flour.
Pour the batter into the mold, leveling it well and sprinkle the top with the reserved chocolate chips
Preheat the air fryer for 3 minutes and cook at 320°F (160°C) for 35 minutes. Do the toothpick test after 20 minutes to check doneness
Remove the pound cake from the air fryer and let it cool completely before removing it from the mold
Let me show you the perfect base…
Your pound cake is now ready to be enjoyed; sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve
Oven Baking for Yogurt and Chocolate Chip Pound Cake
Preheated oven at 356°F (180°C) for 40/45 minutes. Always do the toothpick test, if it comes out dry, the pound cake is ready
Variations and Tips
For a lighter version of the yogurt and chocolate chip pound cake, you can replace the whole yogurt with low-fat or fruit yogurt, or use plain yogurt and add apple or pear cubes to the batter
The Pound Cake can be kept for a few days covered with plastic wrap and a dome cover
Final tip for optimal air fryer baking: use aluminum or non-stick molds as they are excellent heat conductors; avoid silicone and lining the mold with parchment paper.
Final tip for optimal air fryer baking: use aluminum or non-stick molds as they are excellent heat conductors; avoid silicone and lining the mold with parchment paper.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
What can I use instead of a pound cake mold?
If you don’t have a pound cake mold, you can replace it with a round mold of 18/20 cm
I have a smaller pound cake mold, can I still make it?
If your mold is smaller, you can use 2/3 of the batter for the pound cake and the remaining in muffin molds
